The Truth About Landing a Board Seat in 2026

Many C-suite executives are asking the same question:
“I’ve been trying to land a board seat for years. Why isn’t it working?”

Here’s the hard truth. Being qualified for a board and being positioned for one are not the same thing.

In this session, Debra Boggs and Michelle Merritt break down what’s really happening in board recruitment and why most executives are unknowingly solving the wrong problem.

If a board seat is part of your future, this conversation is your reality check.

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02:15–05:10 (Qualified vs Positioned)
• 08:30–11:45 (Unique Value + Focus)
• 14:20–17:05 (Networking Difference)
• 22:50–25:30 (Timeline Reality Check)